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Acoustic Damping Behind Speakers?

My speakers are placed about 3.5 feet from the wall behind them, which is just drywall. I get a funny echo from the wall and have been using the cushions from the sofa as dampers, which actually work fairly well. I can't imagine why, but my wife does not think this is an ideal solution, so I'm looking into some sound deadening options.

I was looking at Acoustimac panels, which are reasonable at about $50 each. Does anyone have any other favorite - and reasonably priced - products?

Also, at this point I'm only contemplating using two, placed directly behind the speakers. It would be difficult to get any more past 'she who must be obeyed'. Would this be sufficient? The room has a lot of stuffed furniture in it.

Thanks!
grimace
pep21
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A good cheap way out is to place 3 of the acoustic ceiling tiles (2x4') available at Lowes/Home depot spread evenly on wall behind your speakers.
I did this for a friend of mine a couple of years ago, and he still has them up.
I think they stop reflections more than anything, but it is a cheap fix, and doesn't look too bad (he has the white ones on a white wall).
Definately gave some improvement to his room.
thorman
1,262 posts
 
You can also Wall hang a nice looking Rug behind the speakers and it will not only look good but also do the job as needed..I use antique Pakistan rug on the wall behind my speakers and it works very well...
bizango1
276 posts
 
In 1979 we had the entire wall covered in cardboard eggcrates behind the double Advents. I don't know if it really sounded better or not but people knew we were serious when they walked in. We were blowin' our brains out to Supertramp and Michael Jackson.
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Yes, must be tried. I have the Furutech acoustical free standing panels. They work well. Also, putting round units in the front corners should be tried. The latter can be found in most exercise equipment stores and cost less then $25 for a three foot log.
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rootmann
78 posts
 
I use these products in my dedicated audio room in North Carolina.

http://www.acousticsfirst.com/

They are very nice to deal with and the products look and work great. I was initially going to use Room Tunes or GIK tuning materials, but liked that Acoustics First did custom color at reasonable prices. The items were very easy to install, and look and sound great. It's nice that the wife likes the look of the product in her house too.....

I came across them by accident, but am glad I found them. Reasonable cost and nice folks too!!!
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